It takes the rme adi2 pro and removes some of the io additions as well as balanced output, and replaces it with 3. This is a spin off from their highly regarded adcdac combo, the adi2 pro. In this article, ill provide routing diagrams for the other modes. It has all the bells and whistles that made the adi2 pro famous, including its perfectly transparent sound signature and full dsp processing with bass, treble, loudness, 5 band parametric eq, crossfeed and much more. Now lets get into the weeds with rmes 68page user manual. Another aspect that helps to set it apart from its stablemates is an automatic setup scheme which configures. The output signal carries the channel status professional. Rme audio micstasy user manual totalgain, i64 option slot, autoset, steadyclock, synccheck, professional miclineinstrument preamp and adconverter 8channel microphone line preamp with line outputs 8channel analog to aes adat interface optional 64channel madi interface 24 bit.
Ok, so here is my first ab test, adi2 pro1600 vs babyface pro745. The german brand rme comes from the proaudio world. Im stupid, but i decided to sell it this week to get in the range of a martin d18 acoustic guitar of which i dream the whole nights. If you want a used and new rme adi 2 pro, send me plz a personal message. Dsub 15pin to 4 x xlr analog, 2 x midi, 1 x phones bo9632xlrmkh. Hiprecision 24 bit 192 khz 2channel ad daconverter aes spdif adat interface. Using the filter sd sharp made it stand out a little more as expected. We also recommend all users read through this post to avoid scam attempts and ensure your items have the best chance of finding their new homes.
The adi2 pro is rmes reference adda converter, usb dac, usb interface and headphone amp. Looking at the multitude of adda converters, usb dacs and dedicated headphone amps available, rme developers felt they all lacked obvious features that are unavoidable to enjoy operation as well as when listening to music. The latter is no doubt intended to improve its domestic acceptability as, unusually for rme, this new adi2 pro model is also aimed quite deliberately at both the professional studio user and the technologically savvy hifi enthusiast. Rme is the switzerland of the audio world and the adi2 pro is its showpiece pocketknife. The exciting babyface pro once again demonstrates rmes absolute commitment to superior craftsmanship, not only in audio circuits and driver development, but also in mechanics. By matthias, january 9, 2017 in dac digital to analog conversion. A technical overview, i referred to the various operational modes of the adi2 pro and gave a diagram showing the routing of audio for its stereo usb mode. External switched power supply, lockable connector. The trick was to add a portico 5042 my friend also had one in his studio before the rme adi2 pro fs in the signal flow. This is not the only aspect of professional audio that filters across to the general. When not connected to usb the adi2 dac will work as spdif to analog converter.
Imho it is a great transfer of pro seriousness to audiophiles room. High performance 192 khz 2channel adatspdifaesebu adda converter. The adi2 pro is rme s reference adda converter, usb dac, usb interface and headphone amp. Compare with a stereo converter highend there is no picture rme is very very good and really like the road. Rmes adi2 series comes equipped with a sophisticated and powerful parametric equalizer. Rme is proud to release a major firmware update for the adi2 pro and ae anniversary edition, which extends its functionality, usability and operation beyond expectation. Technics sl1210m5g with audiomods series five arm and lyra delos cart phono pre.
Just click on the hammer symbol in the systray of the taskbar and the settings dialog of the hdsp 9652 comes up. The rme adi2 pro fs is a versatile referenceclass adda converter that can be used as a usb audio interface, a usb dac with extreme power headphone amplifiers, or as a format converter with digital monitoring. Such an amazing piece of gear that punches above its price point. Built on the technology, concept and features of the adi2 pro. Rme adi2 pro rmes anniversary reference adda converter is a usb 2. Set up as a straight dacheadphone amp, rmes adi2 dac sounds fantastic and. Apr 15, 2018 the rme adi2 dac is a slimmeddown and more audiophile orientated version of the awardwinning rme adi2 pro from 2016. Experienced rme users remember the above text from the manuals of our other. Along with its adda sibling the rme adi2 pro fs, the rme adi2 dac is undoubtedly the german manufacturers finest converter to date. However, the moment you install the rme drivers with asio, the range of sample rates drops down in windows to the last one you used in asiocompatible software. Five eq bands with different filter shapes give precise control over. With an adapted feature set and much simplified operation rme proudly presents the adi2 dac. But i am already so happy with my adi2 pro so going to resist the urge to update primarily for cosmetic reasons.
The adi2 pro is a 2channel analog input to digital and 4channel digital to analog output con verter in a halfrack 9. Madiface pro rme audio interfaces format converters. The adi2 dac is the home and hifi optimized version of the adi2 pro, a studio adda converter of the highest quality. High performance 768 khz 2channel adatspdifaesebu adda converter. This is a reminder to ensure your post in ravexchange follows all of our rules, which are visible in the sidebar. Rme explains that they have an ap analyzer, but that they do qa with the rme adi2 pro itself and hpwworks from the same user manual 34.
Under windows the adi2 pro uses rmes madiface series driver, for full wdm and asio compatibility and highest performance. Jeff petersen, product specialist at rmes global distribution partner synthax, told me that the adi2 dac was developed as a followup to the adi2 pro adcdacdsp box, which became popular with the audiophile headphone crowd. Explanations for this filter can be found in the detailed manual of the adi2 dac. Rme adi2 pro dac, headamp, an a lot of more stunning. Now regarded as the new standard in highend desktop recording, its superior sound, build quality and professional connectivity has made it the first choice for producers, engineers and artists everywhere.
The presentation is a bit terse, in order to stay focussed on the essential aspects of. Apr 15, 2018 i praised the rme adi2 pro before and it proved to be a massive success. Hiprecision 24 bit 192 khz 2channel ad daconverter aes spdif adat interface hipower hiend headphone output. This adda converter can tackle sample rates up to 768khz, convert between multiple digital formats, and record and play back dsd audio. The silvercoloured model adi2 pro fs and the limited special edition in black adi2 pro be are the central twochannel analoguetodigital analogue converters for both recording studios and audiophiles who value the highest possible sound quality, over. Rme adi2 pro fs 768 khz 2channel adda converter big. Review and measurements of rme adi2 dac audio science. Note that bands 4 and 5 have a minimum frequency setting of 200 hz.
The adi2 dac is a 2channel io interface when connected via usb. They do things differently there, and the adi2 series including the adi2 dac tested here positively bristle with displays and control surfaces. As an addition, im using the uptone regen with the adi2 pro powered with a linear psu. Assumed from rme adi2 dac initially i intended to purchase a 2nd interface for my secondary location, where i mostly just relax and do a little bit of work on the side. The adi2 dac includes an improved steadyclock, a finetuned to perfection analog circuitry, new mrc remote control, extreme power headphone output and a very special iem output. Rme adi2 pro fs since 1996, rme has been one of the leading manufacturers in the field of sound studio technology and audio interfaces.
By alan b, february 6, 2019 in dac digital to analog conversion. Even the iem output, with 118 dbu already the worlds lowest noise. User experience is very different from rme fireface series, this device is much simpler, there is no microphone preamp, no totalmix mixer, it has practically one line level stereo input and one stereo output and it works just adc. Rme has released the latest firmware updates for the adi2 pro and adi2 dac. During the development of the adi2 pro an extensive research on todays. I have a masters degree in advanced computer science, and have studiedin detaildata protocols. Dec 12, 2016 rme is the switzerland of the audio world and the adi2 pro is its showpiece pocketknife.
I personally purchased an adi2 pro anniversary edition about a year ago that. As a computer interface the adi2 pro offers a stereo 2 in 2 out and a multichannel mode 6 in 8 out. Introduction rme s adi2 pro is a true milestone in many ways. Rme launched the the original adi2 well over a decade ago which was very obviously a studiooriented design. Its powered in the same way as the pro model, with an external ground. Rme adi2 pro fs latest version w moon audio silver dragon. See all new products at namm show booth 14702, acc north hall. The clear structured, easy to understand window plus the unique informative status windows for input signal, clock mode, sample rate and time code make your work with hammerfall dsp to a real pleasure. M32 pro rme audio interfaces format converters preamps. Under windows the adi2 pro uses rme s madiface series driver, for full wdm and asio compatibility and highest performance. Rme adi2 pro fs r adda converter black edition ebay. The updated adi2 dac uses akms ak4493 in a special circuit variant developed by rme engineers that allows the chip to perform at its best.
View and download rme audio adi2 user manual online. View and download rme audio adi2 dac user manual online. Setting the 5042 at 15 ips with the saturation knob fully counterclockwise and the adi2 pro fs in slower mode with a little eq boost around 300hz to compensate the typical bass bump artifact the 5042 is well known for. The rme adi2 pro fs r black edition offers worldclass conversion, thanks to its ultrastable femtosecond clock, ak4493 chip, and specs that eclipse its predecessor. Under windows install the rme wdmasio driver to play back a stereo signal from the computer. Housed in a compact, halfrack enclosure, it delivers pristine 32bit 768 khz audio quality to audio engineers and audiophiles alike, for studio, home, and mobile applications. To address the home and hifi users, rme exchanged some of the pros studio features with typical home and hifi ones. I will measure and post any differences between the two at a later time. In mode source auto the input is switched to spdif automatically as soon as usb is no longer detected.
Home rme audio interfaces format converters preamps. Adi2 dac converter tape op magazine longform candid. You can also use the adi2 pro fs r as a toptier double headphone amplifier. I do not use the adi 2 because i ended up selling it because i do not use it anymore because i bought a rme ufx. Comes with moon audio silver dragon dual 14 balancedxlr cable for balanced. All manuals of the current and former rme products. Adi2pro fs rme audio interfaces format converters preamps. Rme audio presents the allnew 12mic, avb tool and m1610 pro, a flexible, reliable solutions for avb conversion and recording. Its design, unique specifications, user features and its ability to deliver crystal transparency, make it perfect for mastering and measurement applications as well as the ultimate tool for audiophiles everywhere.
It was just convenient enough for home users to take advantage of, while design choices like trs jacks and adc functionality reminded users of its pro. Built on the technology, concept and features of the adi2 pro, the dac concentrates on da conversion in top highend quality, along with two exceptional outputs for headphones and iems, and. The rme madiface pro was launched to much industry acclaim. The rme adi2 dac is one of their first products designed for the normal home user. Ok, so here is my first ab test, adi2 pro 1600 vs babyface pro 745. I see that rme has released the rme adi2 dac fs a little earlier than the pro fs refresh with many of the capabilities of the adi2 pro but without the adc input, added a remote controller, one of the headphone outputs has been converted to a 3. These hiquality cards come with drivers for all popu lar operating. With a sleek design and flawless sound, plus a huge array of features like eq, spectral analyser, autorecognition and a customisable remote control, the adi2 dac is arguably the most costeffective, high. Dec 12, 2016 rme allows you to define the adi2 pro as master and forward the cleaned digital signal to a slave dac. Topics in this forum with details of replies, views, last post 1 sticky.
Rme continues to improve the adi2 pro in response to user feedback. But while the adi2 dacs reduced peak output options are intended to optimise hookups with hifi equipment, they will probably be more convenient in the context of a typical project studios active speaker monitoring, too. The other very cool and use as a converter for listening to music. Small book describing not only all settings which are numerous but also with a lot of background info. Complete with manual, adapter cable, power supply i may have the box but for purposes of the sale i am saying no box though if i have it i will obviously ship with box. View and download rme audio adi2 pro user manual online. Rme adi2 dac fs 2ch highresolution ultrafidelity pcm. However, upon finding out that my favorite audio interface brand released something in between a pro and consumer dac product it immediately caught my attention.
Its numerous use cases make it an ideal choice in many fields, from the home user appreciating innovative solutions offering highest sound quality, the studio owner asking for reference adda conversion, the hifi enthusiast demanding a flexible yet highend headphone. The high pass and low pass filters are 12 dboctave, but within this limitation its possible to use band 1 on both pairs of outputs to implement a stereo twoway active crossover. My first though, using the recommended and most neutral filter sd slow that these two new rme pro series converters sounded remarkably similar. This device has more functions than japans idol group akb48 has members.
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